Special Assistance SA-3110 APPLICATION PROCESS

XII. TYPES OF DISPOSITION

Notify the applicant/representative of the county’s decision in accordance with SA-3300, Notices.

Disposition the application following instruction in SA-3330 and using correct automated codes as applicable from EIS-4000, Codes Appendices as appropriate.

A. Approvals – Reference SA-3330 and EIS 2264

Approve assistance when all factors of eligibility have been verified and eligibility has been established. Complete the DSS-8108, Notice of Benefits.

B. Open/Shut

Refer to SA-3220, Budgeting, when an application is approved and terminated at the same time.

C. Denials – Reference SA-3330 and EIS-2150

Deny assistance anytime ineligibility has been established and complete the DSS-8109, Your Application for Benefits Is Being Denied or Withdrawn. Always evaluate for Medicaid eligibility when SA is denied.

D. Withdrawals – Reference SA-3330 and EIS 2200

Withdraw application anytime the applicant voluntarily requests withdrawal of the application and complete the DSS-8109, Your Application for Benefits Is Being Denied or Withdrawn. Explain all options to withdrawal, including a separate application for Medicaid. Explain that the applicant may reapply for SA at any time.

NOTE: Notify all appropriate program staff, such as Medicaid, Food and Nutrition Services, etc. using DSS-8194, Income Maintenance Transmittal Form.